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corner Definition and Meaning in English (corner definition)

noun
Synonyms:anglenookrecess
Quick Answer • Definition

Corner definition: A corner is the point or area where two lines, surfaces, or edges meet, forming an angle.

Definitions of Corner

  1. 1noun

    A corner is the point or area where two lines, surfaces, or edges meet, forming an angle.

  2. 2noun

    It can also refer to the place where two streets or roads intersect.

  3. 3verb

    As a verb, to corner means to force a person or animal into a difficult or inescapable position.

Example Sentences

“The child hid in the corner of the room during the game.”

“You will find the post office just around the corner.”

“The police managed to corner the suspect after a long chase.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensecornered
present participlecornering
nouncornerstone

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

turn the corneridiom

To pass a critical point and begin to improve.

cut cornersidiom

To do something in the easiest, quickest, or cheapest way, often by sacrificing quality.

around the cornerexpression

Very near or about to happen.

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Corner definition: A corner is the point or area where two lines, surfaces, or edges meet, forming an angle.
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'Corner' translates to 'corner' in English. Corner definition: A corner is the point or area where two lines, surfaces, or edges meet, forming an angle.
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